Things to do this weekend in Orlando: October 19 – 21

This weekend in Orlando the fall fun continues. Get outside and enjoy the somewhat cooler temperatures. Attend Boo at the Zoo, pick a pumpkin at a pumpkin patch, enjoy an outdoor movie or even run a 5k. There is lots for the family to enjoy.

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Boo at the Zoo is back and more spooktacular than ever! Stop by the Zoo in October to experience this family-favorite Halloween activity featuring more than 30 treat stations each weekend. (All Weekend)

Travel to the Pumpkin Patch by train. There you’ll find hay wagon rides, toys, crafts, bounce house and much more. Everyone gets a pumpkin to take home too! Trains run at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm (Saturday and Sunday)

We will be hosting a pumpkin painting event this Saturday, October 20th from 11am-5pm and Sunday, October 21st from 11am-4pm. Get your craft on with the kids and create some cool fall and Halloween designs. Purchase a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch and we will provide everything you need to paint and decorate it. (Saturday and Sunday)

Friday, October 19th, 2018

Mad Science and our live DJ will be spooking up the fun in The Grove’s Halloween Boo Bash. Kids can get up close with eerie experiments while the DJ hosts games, contests and a costume parade. trick-or treat throughout The Grove Shops.

Get excited because DeLand’s 3rd annual Fall Festival called Hay Day is coming up on October 19th. Fun begins at 5:00 pm in Earl Brown Park located at 750 S. Alabama Avenue in Deland. Free Event with local vendors. Kids Games with face painting. Movie in the Park at dusk.

Info and tickets To enter costume contest, click here. Dust off those costumes and join us for a night of Fun, Singing, Dancing on our Hallow’s Eve Adventure at the 2nd Annual Children’s Halloween Ball Live Performances, meet n greets, costume contest and Dancing with your Children Refreshments and Snacks.

Florida Fossil Hunters Fossil Fair-Learn to dig in Florida and see what can be discovered! See fossils, rocks, gems and minerals. Come out to meet vendors at the fair. There will be a kids dig pit for $1. Also see educational displays. Raffles and silent auction are there.

Check out Halloween Shindig at Skeletons Museum of Osteology on Saturday, October 20th from noon-4pm. SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology is all dressed up and ready to celebrate their favorite holiday– HALLOWEEN!! Costumes are encouraged during this not-too-spooky Family Fun Day.

Harmony Fall Festival in Harmony Town Square, St. Cloud, Saturday, October 20th from 11am to 3pm. There will be vendors and crafters and a petting zoo. There’s a balloon artist, rock wall and food trucks. Enjoy kids crafts and an apple dipping station. Decorate your pumpkin. It’s free for Harmony residents and $10 for non-residents.

The Parks and Recreation Department will hold it’s 11th annual Haunted House on Fridays: October 19th & 26th & Saturdays: October 13th, 20th & 27th. Last year we had 4,600 plus visitors come out and enjoy the spooktacular event!

Come join us for our annual Trunk or Treat Extravaganza! This community event invites you to come trick-or treat in a safe, family friendly atmosphere. Enjoy a trip inside our “not so scary” playground, visit food trucks, vendors, and much much more!

Come out to Reiter Park on Saturday October 20th for truck or treating with a variety of military trucks, and other vehicles , free candy for children, bounce houses, balloon artists, face painters, a hay ride, food vendors and much more.

Bring the whole family to enjoy trunk-or-treating, food, entertainment, a costume contest for children, carnival style and inflatable games, an obstacle course, and more at this free outdoor event! Everyone is invited to visit the Pumpkin Patch during the event to purchase your pumpkins as well!

Winter Park Pumpkin Party-Join the fun where you can “have it your way” jazz up your pumpkin or make it beautifully plain Jane. During this FREE event, there will be mini faux pumpkins, paint and stickers to decorate your pumpkins. Children are permitted to bring larger pumpkins to decorate if they choose.

Sunday, October 21st, 2018

The Sanctuary for a “Bigger-than-life” Candyland walk-through experience with: Bounce Houses, Candy, New Interactive Games, Magician, Food for Purchase and FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! You don’t want to miss this exciting community event!

Enzian Theater Kids Halloween Party-Bring the entire family for a costume party featuring Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie! Before sitting down to enjoy the film, dress your ghouls in costume and join us for a deliciously spooktacular lunch, games, and fun the whole family will enjoy.